Mazda has released local specifications and pricing for the all-new CX-30,a model that will sit between Mazda CX-3 and CX-5 in size and price.
Mazda Australia Managing Director, Vinesh Bhindi, said the arrival of the new SUV will meet growing demand for high-riding vehicles in one of the most popular market segments.
“All-New Mazda CX-30 is the perfect middle ground between small and medium SUV, giving customers a really sensible alternative that is equally stylish and innovative,” said Mr Bhindi.
“Mazda has used ergonomic driver research to deliver Mazda CX-30’s human-centric cabin design, with premium materials and advanced technology adding to its comfort and safety package.”
There’s an emphasis on keeping drivers out of trouble if they’re paying more attention to their phones than to their driving.
The CX-30 has Front Cross Traffic Alert and a Driver Monitoring system, which monitors the driver’s face before sending an alert.
Other standard technologies include Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM), Smart Brake Support (SBS), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) and Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) with Stop & Go.
Using the successful Kodo design language the Mazda CX-30 is aimed to give, “flowing beauty of a coupe and the solid toughness and road presence of an SUV”.
Eight exterior colours are offered; Polymetal Grey Metallic, Soul Red Crystal Metallic, Machine Grey Metallic, Sonic Silver Metallic, Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Titanium Flash Mica, Deep Crystal Blue Mica and Jet Black Mica.
May we predict that the Soul Red Crystal Metallic will be the number-one choice?
High spec interiors are offered in the Touring and Astina models; a Rich Brown colour scheme, paired with either Black leather or Pure White leather trim. Pure and Evolve have a Navy Blue and Black cloth combination.
The horizontal 8.8-inch screen gives access to Mazda Connect infotainment system integrates satellite navigation as standard, plus phone-mirroring technologies Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
New CX-30 will be sold in Pure, Evolve, Touring and Astina grades. Power will be provided by a Mazda Skyactiv-G 2.0-litre (114kW/200Nm) or 2.5-litre petrol (139kW/252Nm. Transmission will be by a six-speed Skyactiv-Drive automatic.
Mazda CX-30 will be the fifth SUV currently in the Mazda Australia range, joining XC-3, -5, -8 and -9.
It has Mazda’s five-year unlimited kilometre warranty and five-year Mazda Premium Roadside Assistance.
At this stage we have only had a walk around presentation from Mazda including the chance to sit inside and check the luggage area. There good space for four adults in legroom and head space. There’s a smallish centre-rear seat that is hampered for footroom, which is normal for this vehicle type and size.
The boot is a reasonable size but the semi-coupe roofline means it may not be able to carry items such as large boxes that can fit into more conventional SUVs.
The full media launch will take place in Sydney in early February, we will report our drive impressions immediately afterwards.
MODEL RANGE
G20 Pure FWD: $29,990
G20 Pure FWD with Vision Technology: $31,490
G20 Evolve FWD: $31,490
G20 Evolve FWD with Vision Technology: $32,990
G20 Touring FWD: $34,990
G20 Touring FWD with Vision Technology: $36,290
G25 Touring FWD: $36,490
G25 Touring FWD with Vision Technology: $37,790
G25 Touring AWD: $38,490
G25 Touring AWD with Vision Technology: $39,790
G20 Astina FWD: $38,990
G25 Astina FWD: $41,490
G25 Astina AWD: $43,490
Note: These prices do not include dealer or government charges. Contact your local Mazda dealer for drive-away prices.
